Lets make an all vintage Snap-on tool picture thread!

[TheRealZeus]

The “ferret” is a marketing name schema based on the premise that a ferret can get anywhere.

 

[TheRealZeus]

Plucked from eBay. Not affiliated with vendor.

 

[JustVicingIt]

Quick follow-up to my recent impact socket buy, how would y'all go about degreasing and cleaning them? Soak in simple green, rinse off then soak in oil?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

3/8 T-Handle that says Snap-on Ferret on it. Not sure exactly what that means but it’s quite interesting.

The name for their entire 3/8-inch drive line, introduced in 1927, when they had only been making 1/2- and 5/8-inch drive prior. As @TheRealZeus alluded to, the catalogs talk about engines and engine compartments getting smaller, and its sleekness.

Ironically, the subject just came up on a different thread about the Accles & Pollock "Ferret" set, which was made in England decades earlier. I posted more on Snap-on's story for how and why they named it linked there.

 

[Beerhippie]

Quick follow-up to my recent impact socket buy, how would y'all go about degreasing and cleaning them? Soak in simple green, rinse off then soak in oil?

I use a light oil--CRP in my case--to wash them out with. Somehow, a water-based solvent and steel bearing don't mix in my mind.

 

[JustVicingIt]

I use a light oil--CRP in my case--to wash them out with. Somehow, a water-based solvent and steel bearing don't mix in my mind.

Yeah I figured as much, I'll use a an old toothbrush and scrub it some to get them clean.

 

[HOF]

I just picked up the top one (GM70S - 1963 date) and pictured it with my (GM-70-M - 1953 date). Big changes in 10 years.

 

[oscarsnapkin]

One of our great forum members here didn’t leave a name or username sent me this vintage Snap-on 3/4 ratchet and a 3/8 T-Handle that says Snap-on Ferret on it. Not sure exactly what that means but it’s quite interesting. I love unexpected surprise packages lol. Someone from Ohio. I can definitely use this. I’ve often found myself grabbing 3/4 to work on dad’s semi truck. And the 3/8 T-Handle is super cool. I believe the T-Handle is dated 1955 and then the ratchet appears to be dated 1951.

That’s one heck of a gift. I have the same ratchet head, but mine appears to be a ‘53. I picked it up dirt cheap about a year ago. I was eventually able to find both the long and short knurled handles on Marketplace. I love using it. They recently started making an 80 tooth version, but I like the look and sound of the old ones. I can’t imagine being in too many tight spaces with a 3/4” ratchet where an 80 tooth would really be much of an advantage. Enjoy.

 

[genog]

I picked up this 5/16-3/8 DOE at a sale this week
Looks like the date code is 1968...

Snap On stuff turns up with a fairly high degree of frequency around here
But.....usually one of this, one of that...

 

[oscarsnapkin]

I picked up this 5/16-3/8 DOE at a sale this week
Looks like the date code is 1968...

Snap On stuff turns up with a fairly high degree of frequency around here
But.....usually one of this, one of that...

Apparently that’s a Bendix brake adjusting wrench. I saw the Sxxxx part# in your photo and figured it was some type of specialty tool, so I googled it.

 

[HOF]

Just picked up a NOS DMC-110 Aviation ratchet dated 1983 with a Snap-on 11/32 socket attached. Anyone know what the DMC refers to?

 

[snapmom]

Just picked up a NOS DMC-110 Aviation ratchet dated 1983 with a Snap-on 11/32 socket attached. Anyone know what the DMC refers to?

DMC | Precision Crimp Tools | Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Solutions

Daniels Manufacturing Corporation® is the leading provider of mil-spec qualified crimp tools. Our precision tooling has supported the Defense and Aerospace industries for over 75 years. DMC tools cover all aspects of building wire harnesses and connector assembly including crimpers, strippers...

dmctools.com

 

[HOF]

DMC | Precision Crimp Tools | Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Solutions

Daniels Manufacturing Corporation® is the leading provider of mil-spec qualified crimp tools. Our precision tooling has supported the Defense and Aerospace industries for over 75 years. DMC tools cover all aspects of building wire harnesses and connector assembly including crimpers, strippers...

dmctools.com

Thanks Snapmom!

 

[HOF]

Here is my small herd of Snap-on 1/4" ratchets.

 

[2001ZR2]

F-70-M date code

GF-720 date code



Really don't seek out Snap stuff but find it sometimes. Have the rebuild kit for the F-70-M as it was only a dollar at an estate sale. Doesn't work that well it binds up on the loosen setting.

Believe the F-70-M is 1953 but not sure about the GF 720

 

[2001ZR2]

An estate find a Ferret F-4-D speed wrench. No date code that I've located.

 

[930dreamer]

I'm inquiring about this from MP. We've set up a pickup plan.

 

[d42jeep]

An estate find a Ferret F-4-D speed wrench. No date code that I've located.

My F-4-D has the 1945 G date code stamped on the opposite side of the logo.
-Don

 

[2001ZR2]

1940? Thought it was damage or blemish.

Thanks Don for help with this mystery.

 

[d42jeep]

I think that may be a G as well. In 1940 the speeder would have been chrome plated.
-Don

 

[930dreamer]

SO box is in my possession, super cool seller. KR-300 I think? Missing the roll down door.

 

[genog]

Found another Snap On specialty tool today.....
Very long 17" 5/8" combination wrench, S9465A
Previous owner ground down the box end

Identified as used for Chrysler Fluid Drives
Shown with a regular 5/8 OEX combo wrench

 

[genog]

Also found a grungy crusty No.71 ratchet

I'll give it an Evapo-Rust bath tomorrow

 

[Oldtuleguy]

SO box is in my possession, super cool seller. KR-300 I think? Missing the roll down door.

May have an extra lmk if you need it

 

[930dreamer]

May have an extra lmk if you need it

Box went right into my storage unit, when we move everything back to Texas I can look at it closer. Thank you!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I bought out a collector Had extra door for one

 

[fech]

My “new” SL-715

 

[930dreamer]

This doesn't have the light and I didn't look at it to see if there was evidence of the electrical plug. K-300, 1941 was the first year and the KR-300 in 1948 looks the same.

Well, it does have the roll down door, not sure if the seller knew that, not bad for $20. Now a SO light!

 

[d42jeep]

The previous owner of this small thin slotted screwdriver found at an estate sale failed to pay attention to the message on one side of the handle. I put the shaft in the wood vise and straightened it some.
-Don

 

[bmwrd0]

This doesn't have the light and I didn't look at it to see if there was evidence of the electrical plug. K-300, 1941 was the first year and the KR-300 in 1948 looks the same.

Well, it does have the roll down door, not sure if the seller knew that, not bad for $20. Now a SO light!

Well, someone was in my neck of the woods and didn't say hello!

I was looking at that on FB, but didn't want another toolbox needing paint. Glad someone here bought it.

 

[930dreamer]

Well, someone was in my neck of the woods and didn't say hello!

I was looking at that on FB, but didn't want another toolbox needing paint. Glad someone here bought it.

Any very good coffee shops in Corvallis?

 

[Beerhippie]

Any very good coffee shops in Corvallis?

The Beanery.

Oh, wait, that was forty years ago....

 

[RTM]

Any very good coffee shops in Corvallis?

I’m never there in the mornings. But I do know a good cider house, 2 Towns.

 

[twertsy]

For those interested, I posted a bunch of Vacuum Grips on the auction site. @vintageratchets

 

[930dreamer]

This will have to wait a while but how is the roll down door removed? Anyone have a light that can post some detailed pictures? Best way to remove a few layers of paint from said door? Thank you!

 

[Steven 33]

In my experience the actual numbers alone are quite a bit less unusual than being labeled ie. "Ford" or "G.M.C" before the numbers as in the OP's example. All these sockets I pulled are stamped with 3 unique ID numbers....not all visible in one pic but they do.

Lots of oddballs in the early days. The p series can be found from as early as the late 20s. Here's four different 3/8 sockets. Well 3 different p-120 and a d-120 one of the p-120s appears to have a 31 date code. And the 71A is marked ford and is actually a P71A

 

[Steven 33]

S-9044 seems to only show up starting in 39

 

[snapmom]

A sort of odd wrench. Snap/on model A-59484. about 5" long, 9/16 opening. Its hard to date, has no code, does not have Made in USA. Does have a / in the name. So the USA stamp starts in about 37. but there are not to many specials with the Snap on name, until the 40s, usually are Blue Point. The / goes away mostly in the late 40s. Its probably military, but not sure.

 

[genog]

I picked up this little M-44 9/32" drive Speeder at a sale...
I asked, but......no sockets

 

[Steven 33]

A sort of odd wrench. Snap/on model A-59484. about 5" long, 9/16 opening. Its hard to date, has no code, does not have Made in USA. Does have a / in the name. So the USA stamp starts in about 37. but there are not to many specials with the Snap on name, until the 40s, usually are Blue Point. The / goes away mostly in the late 40s. Its probably military, but not sure.